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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


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    Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the United Methodist Church

    April 17, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    April 23, 2018 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the merger of Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church, which created a new denomination, The United Methodist Church.

    Consider holding commemorative events at your local church sometime between April 22, the Sunday before the April 23 anniversary, through May 20, Heritage Sunday.

    Heritage Sunday is set aside for remembering our legacy as United Methodists. The theme for this year’s Heritage Sunday is “Jubilee” to depict the celebratory nature of the UMC’s 50th Anniversary.

    The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church has great tips on planning a celebration. Click here to learn ways to celebrate this great moment in the history of the UMC. Click here for logos and banners you can use to promote the 50th Anniversary.

    Click here for the latest news, features, and historical retrospectives on this most important anniversary for our church.

    Also, be sure to follow and tag us on social media with #UMC50.


    With more than 100,000 members, United Methodists of Upper New York comprises of more than 675 local churches and New Faith Communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."